Software Developer

Software Developer focuses on leading backend development approaches and promote engineering best practices across teams.

What the role involves

• Leading backend development approaches and promote engineering best practices across teams.
• Maintain scalable Java-based microservices and integration layers.
• Develop secure, robust APIs to support complex data flows within the programme.
• Deliver cloud‑native solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Ensure reliable backend interoperability with internal/external systems through strong integration patterns.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting backend deployments and automated quality checks.

Skills and requirements

• Strong expertise in Java and backend engineering.
• Proven experience building microservices using modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Strong proficiency deploying and operating solutions in Azure.
• Experience supporting end-to-end system integration in large-scale programmes.

Confirmed role details

• Manchester based (1 day/week in office).

Candidate fit

• technical problem-solving, code quality, testing discipline, and clear collaboration

Additional role context

• Deliver high‑performing backend and integration capabilities using modern engineering practices, cloud-native designs, and microservices-based architectures.